The Kerala High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by social media personality Monalisa Bhosle and her husband, Mohammed Farmaan Khan, in a case that has drawn national attention due to its intersection of interfaith marriage, age-related allegations, and criminal proceedings across multiple states. Justice Kauser Edappagath heard arguments from both sides and indicated that a decision is expected to be delivered on Wednesday. The matter has generated significant public interest following claims of threats and legal disputes surrounding the couple's marriage.

Monalisa Bhosle gained nationwide recognition after videos of her selling bead necklaces during the 2025 Kumbh Mela went viral on social media. She later married Farmaan Khan in Kerala, a development that subsequently became the subject of controversy after allegations emerged questioning whether she had attained the legal age for marriage at the time. The case has since evolved into a broader legal battle involving questions of personal liberty, age verification, religious identity, and criminal liability.

During the hearing, the court made notable observations regarding the couple's claims that they faced threats following their marriage. Justice Edappagath remarked that the couple appeared fortunate to be in Kerala amid allegations of hostility in Madhya Pradesh. Responding to the court's observation, counsel representing the couple argued that concerns about their safety were genuine and that they believed remaining in Kerala had protected them from potential harm. The exchange highlighted the broader tensions surrounding the case beyond the legal questions currently before the court.

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Representing the couple, advocate M. Sasindran contended that efforts were being made by certain groups and authorities to invalidate the marriage by portraying Monalisa as a minor. According to the defense, she had already attained majority when the marriage was solemnized, and subsequent attempts were made to alter official records to suggest otherwise. The couple has maintained that the marriage was lawful and that allegations against them are motivated by opposition to their interfaith union rather than factual evidence.

The Madhya Pradesh government opposed the anticipatory bail plea and argued that serious questions remained regarding both the legality of the marriage and Monalisa's age. Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju submitted that official records indicated a date of birth in December 2009, which would make her a minor at the time of marriage. The state further informed the court that forgery-related charges could potentially be added to an existing kidnapping case, alleging that false documents may have been used to obtain birth and marriage certificates.

The case has expanded beyond the immediate dispute between the couple and state authorities. Parallel proceedings are underway in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, while a private complaint before a Thiruvananthapuram POCSO court has sought action against Farmaan Khan and several political figures accused of facilitating the marriage. With legal questions involving age determination, interfaith marriage, personal liberty, and criminal allegations all converging in a single matter, the Kerala High Court's forthcoming verdict is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing litigation and the future course of the case.

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